Best Public Schools in 28586 (Vanceboro, NC) (2025-26)

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Best 28586 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,278 students in 28586, NC.

The top ranked public schools in 28586, NC are West Craven High School and Vanceboro-farm Life Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28586 have an score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28586, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28586, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Craven High School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35%)
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2600 Streets Ferry Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3200

Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #22.

Vanceboro-farm Life Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
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2000 Farm Life Avenue
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3215

Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28586, NC?

The top ranked public schools in 28586, NC include West Craven High School and Vanceboro-farm Life Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 28586?

2 public schools are located in 28586.

What is the racial composition of students in 28586?

28586 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).